Improvising Blues Piano (book/CD demo/play-along)

Tim Richards examines the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present, from the early boogie pioneers via swing, gospel, jump-jive, New Orleans, Chicago and Kansas City schools, to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces, including many original compositions by the author, together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as Ain't No Sunshine, Blueberry Hill, Blue Monk, Got My Mojo workin, Honky Tonk Train Blues, How Long Blues, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Pine Top's Boogie Woogie,'St Louis Blues etc.

Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines Professional chord voicings, blues scales, licks and riffs Co-ordination exercises for both hands.Each chapter is graded within itself, providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages, with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces, including some play-along tracks, performed by Tim Richards